If you're interested in a rewarding career that allows you to be a vital part of the healthcare industry while using your communication and leadership skills, health care management could be the right job for you. With Penn Foster's online Health Care Management Associate Degree, you'll build foundational knowledge and skills that can help you prepare for career confidence.
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Medical Office Manager
AVG SALARY*
$49,619/yr
NUMBER OF JOBS*
133,200
JOB GROWTH*
32%
Our online Health Care Management Degree is designed with job-readiness in mind, helping you prepare for a variety of career opportunities for health care managers. Through online coursework, you'll learn what a healthcare manager does, how to effectively lead a healthcare team, and apply your skills in real-world situations during a 160-hour practicum at the end of your program.
State Licensing Requirements
Associate Degrees from Penn Foster College are awarded under licensing from the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
Health Care Management Success Stories
Izabella S.
Penn Foster Graduate, 2021
"I would describe my Penn Foster experience as incredible... My instructors made learning a dream and I really had no issues throughout my years at Penn Foster."
Estimated completion time per semester:
With Penn Foster, you can learn at whatever pace works best for you. Some learners will be more comfortable moving faster, and dedicating more time, and the fast track estimate will apply to them. The average track will apply to most learners who can dedicate a few hours per week to completing their coursework.
As part of our Health Care Management Associate Degree Program course curriculum, you'll learn the foundational leadership skills and industry knowledge required to prepare for a successful career in the field. Your courses include:
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A: Healthcare managers can be found working in a variety of settings such as local, state, and private hospitals, residential care facilities, or physician’s offices. While some healthcare management jobs may require additional training and experience, an online Healthcare Management Associate Degree can help you acquire the fundamental skills to begin your path toward a career in the field.
A: After earning a healthcare management degree online, you can prepare to take the next steps toward starting a career in the healthcare industry. Many graduates begin in entry-level roles from patient services representatives working in medical offices to nursing home administrators.
A: The salary for those with a degree in healthcare administration or management can vary depending upon your state, where you work, and your role. However, the national average salary for medical office managers was $49,619 according to PayScale.*
A: Traditional associate degree programs can take two years to complete. Penn Foster's Health Care Management degree online is self-paced, meaning you can work at the speed that best fits your needs. On average, students complete the program in 16-24 months.
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*PayScale. "Medical Office Manager Hourly Pay." Accessed May 3, 2021.
Statements found on PayScale are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to estimate salaries includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
Healthcare Jobs Are In-Demand
According to national averages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for medical and health services managers is expected to grow 32% over the next ten years, much faster than average for all occupations.*Accredited Health Care Management Degree
Penn Foster's Health Care Management Associate Degree is nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is authorized to award Associate of Science Degrees, Bachelor of Science Degrees, Undergraduate Certificates, and Career Diplomas.
